BOSTON —

Video shared by Massachusetts State Police shows a trooper rescuing a man who was experiencing a mental health crisis on the Tobin Bridge.

Chelsea firefighters used a bucket truck to lift Trooper Charles up to where the man was standing, and they talked for a few minutes. Eventually, the trooper saw an opportunity to get the man off the bridge.

With the help of firefighters and secured by a harness, the trooper got the man off the bridge, where he received hugs from emergency medical services.

"Today we’re sharing some of the body-worn camera video to raise awareness of the important issue of mental health," state police wrote.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can talk with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or sending a text message to 988, or you can cha

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